Here's Why Social Media Bans Are Driving Change
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The episode discusses Australia's social media ban for under-16s and its implications on global policy and tech companies.
In 2025, Australia introduced a world-first ban on under-16s accessing social media. At least a dozen other countries are planning similar measures, backed by parents worried about the harmful effects platforms can have on their children. While the effectiveness of age-related bans is still unclear, policymakers are stepping up pressure on tech companies. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Parmy Olson joins Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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